Ovipositing Collection

Common mud-dauber wasp - female closing a cell in which she has laid one or more eggs and a paralysed spider as food
AUS-423 Common mud-dauber wasp - female closing a cell in which she has laid one or more eggs and a paralysed spider as food

Blowfly laying eggs, SEM
Blowfly laying eggs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a female Lucilia sp. blowfly laying her eggs (lower left). A blowfly lays its eggs on dead bodies

Bush cricket / Katydid (Tettigoniidae ), female leaf mimic ovipositing into branch. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

An adult parasitoid wasp, Encarsia tricolor, laying eggs, ovipositing in larval scales of cabbage whitefly, Aleyrodes proletella

Female parasitic Commander Wasp - Ichneumon - seeking out prey and laying eggs. North California
ROG-14348 Female parasitic Commander Wasp - Ichneumon - seeking out prey and laying eggs. North California. Dolichomitus imperator Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Commander Ichneumon (Dolichomitus imperator) adult female, seeking out prey and laying eggs, Northern California, U.S.A. july

Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) adult female, laying eggs in submerged aquatic vegetation, Oxfordshire, England

Great Green Bush Cricket - egg laying - Cornwall - UK
DAC-301 Great Green Bush Cricket - egg laying Cornwall - UK Tettigonia viridissima David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A parasitic wasp (fam. Braconidae), female inserting long ovipositor inside a rainforest log in which her beetle larvae
AUS-438 A parasitic wasp (fam. Braconidae), female inserting long ovipositor inside a rainforest log in which her beetle larvae prey are feeding Australia Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

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AUS-484 Goliath stick insect - female about to toss egg to forest floor. Northern Australia Eurycnema goliath Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Green tree or Weaver ants - fertile queen with workers and eggs
AUS-384 Green tree or Weaver ants - fertile queen with workers and eggs. Tropical Australia Oecophylla smaragdina virescens Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Emperor Dragonfly - female laying eggs Aubignan, Provence, PACA, France
WAT-12406 Emperor Dragonfly - female laying eggs Aubignan, Provence, PACA, France Anax Imperator M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Dragonfl - female laying eggs Aubignan, Provence, PACA, France
WAT-12405 Emperor Dragonfly - female laying eggs Aubignan, Provence, PACA, France Anax Imperator M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Kleptoparasitic Wasp - laying egg in Bee nest UK
SPH-2816 Kleptoparasitic WASP - laying egg in bee nest UK Sapyga clavicornis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oil Beetle - laying eggs
PPG-692 Oil Beetle - laying eggs Meloe proscarabaeus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Azure Damselflies - two mated pairs ovipositing in garden pond - Lincolnshire - UK
GET-1774 Azure Damselflies - two mated pairs ovipositing in garden pond Lincolnshire - UK Coenagrion puella Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Ovipositing: A Fascinating World of Life Creation" In the intricate realm of nature, a captivating phenomenon that showcases the incredible diversity and survival strategies of various species. From blowflies to wasps, bush crickets to parasitoid wasps, and even dragonflies, this process unveils the wonders of life creation. Imagine a blowfly delicately laying its eggs on decaying matter, ensuring their survival in an environment rich with nutrients. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we can witness this meticulous act up close – a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these remarkable insects. Meanwhile, a female mud-dauber wasp meticulously closes a cell after depositing one or more eggs alongside a paralyzed spider as nourishment for her offspring. This strategic approach ensures that her young will have sustenance readily available upon hatching. The leaf mimicry displayed by female bush crickets is truly astonishing. As they oviposit into branches while perfectly blending in with their surroundings, it becomes evident how evolution has shaped them into masters of camouflage. Delving further into the world of ovipositing, we encounter parasitoid wasps like Encarsia tricolor and Encyrtus infelix. These tiny warriors lay their eggs within unsuspecting hosts such as cabbage whitefly larvae or scale insect pests – nature's own biological control mechanism at work. Not limited to land-dwelling creatures alone, Southern Hawker dragonflies also engage in ovipositing rituals. Whether it be Bogbean stems or partially submerged rotting wood in Oxfordshire's serene landscapes, these majestic insects ensure future generations thrive amidst diverse habitats. As depicted in engravings from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature, each instance captures the essence of life perpetuation through oviposition – an awe-inspiring cycle that perpetuates biodiversity across our planet.